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W919 VRE

1999 Mercedes Smart

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,368 mi
Last recorded108,368 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW919 VRE
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 108,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 108,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2015 106,080 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,470 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 98,469 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 90,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,415 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 87,407 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear hand brake cables outer casings split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,915 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,512 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 70,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,734 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,835 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Smart?

Based on 1,296 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,017
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Stop lamp not working 49
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 38
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
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W919 VRE is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 78,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Smart fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W919 VRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Smart typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W919 VRE registered?

W919 VRE is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W919 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W919 VRE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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